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Dubai Metro likely to resume services within a “maximum period of one week”

The metro will operate between 7am-7pm during the first phase of the planned reopening of the public transport system

Dubai bans gatherings of more than 10 people during Ramadan

Physical contact including handshakes and hugs are strictly prohibited during these gatherings

Abu Dhabi Sheikh invests $1bn in top grocer LuLu

LuLu operates shopping malls and other businesses such as hospitality and real estate, and had an annual turnover of about $7.4bn

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UAE’s DP World launches digital platform to move global trade online

It has also created Digital Freight Alliance, an online association that brings freight forwarders globally onto one platform

UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment expedites food import services

The move will facilitate a continued food supply in the lead to the month of Ramadan

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GCC Covid-19 update: 1,141 new cases in Saudi; UAE records 483 new infections

The total number of Covid-19 infections in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have spiked to 8,238 and 12,772 respectively

UAE telecom operator du reports 21% decrease in net income for Q1 2020

It also reported revenues of Dhs2.99bn for Q1 2020, down 4.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2019

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Abu Dhabi launches new committee to protect private sector workers’ rights

The committee will ensure the existence of valid employment contracts and that workers are receiving their salaries

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Indian expat in Dubai wins Dhs350,000 in newly-launched Emirates Loto

During the next draw on April 25, the jackpot prize now stands at Dhs40m

UAE moon-sighting committee to meet virtually on Thursday

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, April 24

Dubai’s Emirates says will resume services ‘as soon as conditions allow’

The airline is currently operating limited repatriation passenger flights to certain destinations

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Careem launches grocery and medicine delivery service in Dubai

The deliveries will be fulfilled within an hour after an order has been placed via the Careem NOW app

NMC Health backer weighs strategic options, debt revamp

KBBO chairman Khalifa Bin Butti Omeir Al Muhairi stepped down as vice-chairman of embattled NMC in February amid confusion over the exact size of his stake in the hospital operator

UAE extends deadline to submit VAT returns to May 28

The move will facilitate businesses and service providers to meet their obligations without facing any difficulties

Video: Field hospitals for Covid-19 patients to open in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

The facilities are being set up in Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center and Dubai Parks and Resorts

BIE agrees proposal to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai, final vote by May 29

To confirm the change in dates, the decision will need to receive approval from two-thirds majority of member states of the BIE

Sheikh Mohammed approves draft of new UAE national security law

It involves setting up a taskforce as well as the possibility of converting government buildings into medical facilities

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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 490 new cases, 3 deaths; Saudi registers 1,147 cases

Since the outbreak, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have recorded 7,755 and 11,631 Covid-19 infections respectively

UAE’s Property Finder goes live with real-time viewings

Live Viewings combines Property Finder’s own technology platforms with YouTube Live to introduce live streaming to the UAE real estate market

E-learning university students

New evaluation system for UAE university students, no dismissals during Covid-19 crisis

Students can choose a ‘pass’ or ‘no pass’ evaluation instead of a grade

Emirates staff to wear protective gear amid Covid-19 concerns

The gear includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves

Here’s why UAE publisher Motivate is moving to a free distribution model

Even in a serious economic decline, brands can’t afford to miss out on marketing

UAE’s Virtuzone launches free online marketplace for SMEs

The platform will allow businesses to offer time sensitive deals to customers

Expired Emirates IDs will be valid for banking transactions in the UAE

The country’s central bank also instructed all banks to consider entry permits issued to expats in the UAE from March 1 – December 31, 2020 to be valid

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A university in Dubai is preparing students for career paths of the future

The University of Wollongong Dubai was established in 1993 as the country’s first international university

Employers in Dubai must renew health insurance of employees

Employers must ensure that they comply with the mandatory provisions of Health Insurance Law Number 11 of 2013

Beyond the Covid-19 crisis: In conversation with Ziad Kamel, CEO, Cloud Restaurants & Couqley

Gulf Business Academy trainer Mark Dickinson speaks to Ziad Kamel on what the organisational structure of companies will look like after the lockdown

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Watch: Dubai builds a Covid-19 isolation centre at Rashid Hospital in under a week

The time-lapse video includes footage of engineers and welders working together to construct the facility which was reportedly built to international standards

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Rivoli to offer free optical lenses to all doctors, nurses and healthcare staff in the UAE

They need to visit any Rivoli EyeZone store across the country and present their work ID to avail of the offer

Dubai Silicon Oasis offers rent waivers, deferred payments to residents, startups and retailers

Existing residential tenants at Dubai Silicon Oasis can now make monthly payments towards their rent